UFOs and Aliens (Mysteries, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena)

The UFO phenomenon remains one of the most persistent and perplexing mysteries of modern times. Encounters have occurred for thousands of years, and the activity shows no signs of slowing, with reports coming from around the world. ""UFOs and Aliens"" presents an exciting history of extraterrestrial activity on planet Earth, documenting some of the world's best-verified cases. Readers will learn about famous sightings such as the Washington Nationals and the Mexico City sightings; encounter cases of UFO landings and abductions, like the Hopkinsville ""goblins,"" and the Travis Walton alien abduction case; and explore the mystery of whether a UFO crashed near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. Everything from infamous hoaxes to the physical evidence of alien implants to government cover-ups are presented here with the best evidence available, so that readers can decide what may be fact and what is, indeed, science fiction.Chapters include: Ancient Astronauts, When UFOs Land, Taken Aboard, UFO Crashes, and Conspiracies and Cover-ups.

Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends, and coworkers were having dramatic encounters. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and a member of the Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS). He has written 10 books and more than 100 articles, and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. His research has been featured in leading magazines and newspapers such as the LA Times, the LA Daily News, and The Dallas Morning News. He has taught classes about UFOs and lectures across the United States. Dennett currently lives in Canoga Park, California.